Senior Buyer - Engineering & Fabrication Sourcing

Voith Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith Group in York, PA is seeking a Sr. Buyer to support the North American Hydro division. The role procurement of fabrication and machining commodities, strong supplier communication, and collaboration with internal departments.

Requires 1–5 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain, familiarity with SAP, and excellent English communication. Travel may be domestic or international. Manufacturing experience is preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required, and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience in SAP software.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written); French is a plus.
• 1 - 5 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Identify and select qualified vendors based on business requirements and introduce new/alternative suppliers as required.
• Develop purchasing specifications by analyzing complex technical data, design, prints and a wide variety of other manufacturing and quality requirements, consulting with department or team members as necessary to assure correct purchasing and delivery requirements.
• Ability to determine manufacturability and value of engineered-designed components.
• Direct knowledge and understanding of sourcing of welded fabrications and machines parts.
• Manage all aspects pertaining to RFQ’s in the OTO and OTC phase of a project.
• Purchase and manage all aspects of the assigned commodities at best quality in the most cost efficient manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop collaborative relationships / strategic alliances with suppliers to promote quality improvement and cost reductions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and detail-oriented with the desire to solve problems.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.

Skills

English communication

French language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Voith Group in York, PA is seeking a Sr. Buyer to support the North American Hydro division. The role procurement of fabrication and machining commodities, strong supplier communication, and collaboration with internal departments.

Requires 1–5 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain, familiarity with SAP, and excellent English communication. Travel may be domestic or international. Manufacturing experience is preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required, and MS Office